What does whoreson mean?
Whoreson means (archaic) An illegitimate or misbegotten child born of unwed parents..
Whoreson
/ˈhɔːsən/ · noun
Meaning
(archaic) An illegitimate or misbegotten child born of unwed parents..
Definitions by Sense
- (archaic) An illegitimate or misbegotten child born of unwed parents.
- (literally, vulgar) The son of a whore.
- (obsolete) mean; base; worthless
Example Sentences
Ah, you whoreſon loggerhead, you were borne to do me ſhame.
Though this knave came something saucily to the world before he was sent for, yet was his mother fair, there was good sport at his making, and the whoreson must be acknowledged.
Ploughing whoreson!
Thou whoreson zed! Thou unnecessary letter!
Synonyms for whoreson
Antonyms for whoreson
Related Words
Word Forms
- whoresons
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for whoreson?
Common synonyms include bastard.
What is the opposite of whoreson?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use whoreson in a sentence?
Ah, you whoreſon loggerhead, you were borne to do me ſhame.
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